Cool Climate Wine Tasting
Mar
5
4:00 PM16:00

Cool Climate Wine Tasting

Join us and Randy from Wicked Wines as we tour through some cooler regions of the world. Winter seems (at the moment at least) to be quickly departing our northern state. Who knows, it may swing back around, but at 50 degrees, we've got the door open today! It's not just the ski bums that embrace the winter; winemakers all over the world welcome cooler temps, shorter seasons, and longer winters. These conditions create some of the most elegant, restrained. and aromatic wines available to us. From bone-dry, racy whites, to silky, fruity reds, cooler wine regions often have a larger breadth of expressions than their hotter alternatives. See you on Thursday. Cheers!

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Wine and Beer Tasting
Dec
12
4:00 PM16:00

Wine and Beer Tasting

It's a holiday booze extravaganza! We've got Scott from Mariner Beverages serving up some really cool beers. We've got Justin from National pouring some beautiful, holiday fare wines. It's going to be a whole lot of fun. It's also likely going to be our only tasting event before Christmas. So, time to drink, be merry, and stock up on some gifts for the wine and beer drinkers in your lives. Cheers!

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Holiday Wine Tasting!
Nov
21
4:00 PM16:00

Holiday Wine Tasting!

It's that time of year. The holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving is just the beginning; make sure you're stocked up! We'll be doing a tasting this Thursday of some wines that Dave and Josh highly recommend to not only pair with turkey day, but to keep you and hordes of family and friends happy and satiated. See you then. Cheers! (Photo courtesy of winefolly.com)

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South American Wine Tasting!
Nov
5
4:00 PM16:00

South American Wine Tasting!

Join us and Corey from Devenish Wines as we sample through some amazing, small production wines from Chile and Argentina! Most of the wines represent a specific importer, Brazos Wines, and their mission to import incredible, culturally and historically relevant, low intervention wines from these two nations. Cheers!

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Women Winemakers!
Oct
1
4:00 PM16:00

Women Winemakers!

Join us and Tabatha from Crush Distributors as we taste through a sampling of wine made exclusively by badass women! From Brianna Day (pictured here) in Oregon, to Christina Netzl in Austria, a lot of women are finally having their day in the wine industry and making waves. See you on Tuesday. Cheers!

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West Coast Wine Tasting!
Sep
19
4:00 PM16:00

West Coast Wine Tasting!

Fall is just about officially here. We think it's a good time to hold a tasting with warm, opulent, west coast wines. We've got some Oregon, a little Cali sprinkled in there. Join us and Jason from SoPo as we traverse the left coast and sample a wide range of beautiful wines. Cheers!

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Wine Geek Tasting
Sep
3
4:00 PM16:00

Wine Geek Tasting

Labor Day will be over. Kids will be back in school. Summer fun is gone forever! School is in session, so time for some education! David and Josh are certified wine geeks, and you can be too! Join us this Tuesday as we hold court to sample some fun, nerdy wines that we have a lot to say about. Cheers!

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Wine Tasting
Aug
22
4:00 PM16:00

Wine Tasting

It's no secret that, in many cases, old is best (like the traditional French vermouth pictured here). But, new is wonderful too! Our new wine rep with Easterly Wine, Jess, is a powerhouse of knowledge and she'll be joining us to show off some beautiful wines, most new to our shelves, this coming Thursday. See you then. Cheers!

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Disco Wine Tasting!
Aug
6
4:00 PM16:00

Disco Wine Tasting!

It's been a while since we've had a good ol' disco tasting (as in discounted wine, not the music, though who knows what we'll be playing). Come by this Tuesday to try some great value driven wines, stock up for the approaching final days of summer, and have some fun with us. Cheers!

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Italian Wine Tasting
Jul
23
4:00 PM16:00

Italian Wine Tasting

You've all been so patient. We've been preoccupied (who knew opening a restaurant would be so much work?) but we're finally hosting our first wine tasting in well over a month. Justin from National Wines will join us to show off some beautiful Italian wines. From frizzante, every so sparkling delicate white blends, to a stoney, brooding Aglianico, we've got a wide range of hand-crafted wines to share with you. Thanks, folks, so hanging in there while we get back in the rhythm of things. Cheers!

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May
14
4:00 PM16:00

Cali Wine Tasting!

We're picky with our Cali wines, so if we showcase a whole lineup of wines from one producer, you know they're gonna be good! Terre Rouge and Easton Wines are part of the same project that produces small quantities of awesome, artisanal wines. They're located in the Shenandoah Valley in Amador County, as are their small vineyards and a few other growers from whom they source. Come check em out. Cheers!

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Apr
9
4:00 PM16:00

Wine Tasting with Kivelstadt Cellars!

Yes, it happens very seldom, but a winemaker is coming to Maine, and actually venturing north of Portland. Kivelstadt Cellars is fast becoming one of our favorite California wineries for their elegant and restrained wines, a departure from "traditional" Cali wine. Sam Baron, their winemaker, will be coming up to share his beautiful wines with us. It'll be a great opportunity to learn, listen, ask questions, and drink nuanced, small production wines. Cheers!

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Spring Wine Tasting
Mar
28
4:00 PM16:00

Spring Wine Tasting

Alright alright, we've been slacking on the tastings lately, but we've got a fun one lined up for this Thursday. Someday things will be green in central Maine, and so we're showing some spring-friendly libations in anticipation of that glorious day. Wines that herald warmer days shall be drank, and we're throwing in a couple curve-ball, non-traditional offerings. This will also be our first tasting with the wonderful Hannah from Pine State!

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Dec
13
4:00 PM16:00

Portuguese Wine Tasting

Join us and Justin from National Wine as we explore Portuguese wine! Portuguese wines are sometimes relegated to bargain bins, discounted by many as lacking the curb appeal and complexity of wine from other regions. While it is true that there's some mediocre wine cranked out of Portugal (for a lot of reasons), vast riches await those willing to look just a little deeper into the world of Portuguese wine! You wont be disappointed. Cheers!

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Nov
15
4:00 PM16:00

Wine Tasting with Devenish

Welcome to our Tour de France (minus the athleticism). We'll be touring France via bottles of beautiful wine produced by farmers and small growers and perfectly fitted to Thanksgiving and cold weather fare! A jaunt to the Rhone, a quick trip to Loire, a stop in Bordeaux! We'll be joined by some good folks at Devenish Wines (who will likely pronounce everything far better than David and Josh). Cheers!

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Nov
8
4:00 PM16:00

Oregon Wine Tasting!

Join us and Sigrid from Easterly Wines as we explore Oregon! Oregon produces some beautiful wines, and a great many are small production and employ organic/natural methods. While our last tasting was driven by value wines, we're pulling out the stops here to show you some beautiful, more special occasions wines made by dedicated, small family growers...and just in time for Thanksgiving! Cheers.

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Oct
25
4:00 PM16:00

Wine Tasting!

This Thursday we'll be sampling some goodies in the shop, so come on by! While this won't include as many crazy deals as our famous (or infamous?) disco tastings, we will be showing wines that are awesome deals below standard markup. We bulk up this time of year, and inventory is high, so it's a good time for a tasting. See you Thursday evening!

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Autumn Wine, Beer, and Cider Tasting!
Oct
12
4:00 PM16:00

Autumn Wine, Beer, and Cider Tasting!

Why is Linus looking for magic pumpkins? Anyhow, we'll be hosting a triple decker tasting of our three favorite libations with our bud Corey from Vacationland Distributors. We'll have awesome natural wines, a few craft beers, and a couple ciders! Cheers for pumpkins, falling leaves, and the wonder of fermentation

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Cider Tasting with Rocky Ground Cider
Sep
13
4:00 PM16:00

Cider Tasting with Rocky Ground Cider

Rocky Ground tasting, take 2! We had Angus and Abbey in last fall to sample their badass ciders, and we're having them back again to show us their new vintages. They use primarily wild harvested apples and allow for spontaneous fermentation with all their ciders. Long story short, their stuff is legit and uber tasty. Join us for a taste of Maine heritage!

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Spanish Wine Tasting with Devenish Wines
Aug
23
4:00 PM16:00

Spanish Wine Tasting with Devenish Wines

Join us and Lisa from Devenish Wine as we take a trip to Spain. Spain has just as much to offer for quality and diversity of wines as any other wine producing nation. From the arid plateaus of Manchuela to the deep green hills of Galicia, Spain's diverse ecology and deep traditions shine through in its wine. We'll drink a bit and see for ourselves! And as is often the case, most of the wines we'll sample are either organic or biodynamic, and low intervention. Cheers!

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Jul
19
4:00 PM16:00

Dont Forget My Wine....Tasting!

There are a lot of dominant trends in the world of wine, and anything that deviates from those trends can get overlooked or forgotten. But, those are some of our favorite wines! Doesn't the Broc Cellars Tasting room (pictured here) look like a half-forgotten secret? Like most things in life, if you've gotta search for it, it's usually better. Natural wine from California? Chardonnay that sees absolutely no oak? Red wine from Peloponnese? Yes please.

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Meridians Birthday Tasting!
Jun
16
12:30 PM12:30

Meridians Birthday Tasting!

It's that time of year again. Meridians is working its way through the toddler stages, and we're now four years old! We're potty trained, getting into fights at school, all that good stuff. We'll be having an all day (hopefully) outdoor tasting including wine, beer, and we're working on something fun to provide food as well. Put it on your calendars, and come hang out.

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